New Zealand Producers

Question 1

New Zealand’s largest independent contract winemaker company is called?

Answer 1

Indevin

Question 2

Montana has been rebranded into?

Answer 2

Brancott Estate

Question 3

New Zealand’s most exported wine is called?

Answer 3

Lindauer brand. A standalone brand for sparkling wine, previously owned by Montana now by Lion Nathan.

Question 4

What wine is Pelorus?

Answer 4

Traditional method sparkling wine produced by Cloudy Bay.

Question 5

What is the only Champagne Grande Marque House that produce sparkling wine in New Zealand?

Answer 5

Deutz Marlborough Cuvée

Question 6

What is New Zealand’s first certified organic winery?

Answer 6

Millton Vineyards (Gisborne); which now produces grapes and wine according to the principles of biodynamism.

Question 7

Who is producing “Mate`s Vineyard Chardonnay”?

Answer 7

Kumeu River, Auckland. Oak maturation vary between vintages, use to support and enhance fruit flavors not comepete with them. JR thought of 1996 vintage that is mature Burgundy.
Powerful, complex with mix of mineral, citrus, bran biscuit and toasted nut flavors.

Question 8

Goldwater “Goldie” blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is produced where?

Answer 8

Waiheke Island, ideally suited for this varieties but expensive real estate area.

Question 9

Block 3 Pinot Noir is produced by?

Answer 9

Felton Road, Central Otago, Bannockburn. High acidity, low tannin, soft lingering finish.
The aromas suggest red fruits with a hint of spice, best enjoyed young but can age gor ten years.

Question 10

Long Gully Pinot Noir is produced by?

Answer 10

Mount Difficulty, Bannockburn. Single vineyard, produced only if vintage conditions are good.

Question 11

Rastaburn Riesling is produced by?

Answer 11

Peregrine, Central Otago, Cromwell Basin. Riesling from Otago is finer, tighter and steelier than other NZ regions.
Fine acid backbone and pronounced mineral flavors distinguish Otago Riesling from rest.

Question 12

Te Arai Vineyard Chenin Blanc is produced by?

Answer 12

Milton Vineyard, Gisborne.

Question 13

Herzog Montepulciano is produced in which region?

Answer 13

Marlborough,

Question 14

Stonyridge “Larose” Bordeaux blens is produced where?

Answer 14

Waiheke Island. Together with Goldwater and Te Motu the best producer in area. Small production.

Question 15

Craggy Range Syrah Block 14 is coming from which region?

Answer 15

Gimblett Gravels, Hawke`s Bay. Winery produce also excellent Merlot, Pinot Noir and white varieties from around NZ.

Question 16

What is the name of Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that has been aged in oak?

Answer 16

Te Koko

Question 17

Framingham “Select Riesling” is coming from which region?

Answer 17

Marlborough, ABV 8%, RS 70 g/l (Auslese). Also production of “Dry Riesling”, “Classic Riesling”, and botrytized “Noble Riesling”.

Question 18

Rippon Pinot Noir is produced where?

Answer 18

Central Otago, Lake Wanaka, biodynamical.

Question 19

Te Mata “Coleraine” is coming from which region?

Answer 19

Hawke`s Bay

Question 20

Clayvin Vineyard Pinot Noir is coming from which region?

Answer 20

Marlborough, produced by Fromm Winery, other single vineyard is “Fromm Vineyard’ and also “La Strada” Pinot Noir bled from two Brancot Valley sites.

Question 21

Name few classic examples of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 21

Hunter`s, Isabel, Jackson Estate, Seresin (also produce “Marama” which is barrel aged)

Question 22

Dry River Pinot Gris is coming from which region?

Answer 22

Martinborough. From same producer also excellent Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Syrah.

Question 23

Trinity Hill “Homage Syrah” is coming from which region?

Answer 23

Gimblett Gravels, Hawke`s Bay. Consistently gained more “Parker points” than any other New Zealand Syrah, achieving 92 to 95 in its seven vintages.

Question 24

Neudorf “Moutere Chardonnay” is coming from which region?

Answer 24

Nelson. This is the leading producer in the area.

Question 25

Destiny Bay “Magna Praemia” is coming from which region?

Answer 25

Waiheke Island. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the most expensive Kiwi wines.

Question 26

“Marie Zelie” Reserve Pinot Noir is produced in which region?

Answer 26

Martinborough by Martinborough Vineyard named after the first person to make wine in the Wairarapa. It is New Zealand’s most expensive Pinot.

Question 27

Where is Bell Hill vineyard located?

Answer 27

North Canterbury, miniscule production of some of the most expensive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in NZ.